Get to know the next generation of must-know names that are changing the game in the series Introducing, where Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are celebrating the Black women and girls who are emerging leaders and rising stars in the sports world.
Nia Symone
Instagram: @niaonair
Name: Nia Symone
Age: 24
Profession: Digital content creator and host
Hometown: Decatur, Ga.
Hobbies: Boxing, roller skating, creating R&B and hip-hop playlists
A former Division I hooper at Alabama State University turned digital content creator and host of Nike’s online series, “Come Thru,” Nia Symone is not just coming through for women in sports, but all athletes by giving them a safe space to be heard and find their purpose.